System Network Engineer (Linux Specialist)
Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile Network & Systems Operations Engineer to support the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of clients network and system infrastructure. You will work across network and Linux/system layers, ensuring production stability and collaborating with engineering and product teams to operationalize new technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues across network and Linux systems.
- Deploy, configure, and maintain network infrastructure (routers, switches, servers, and other hardware).
- Participate in on-call rotations to respond to service-impacting incidents.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate, test, and operationalize new technologies.
- Develop and maintain monitoring and reporting tools to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
- Document operational procedures and maintain accurate device/network/system configurations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in network operations or production support in live, 24x7 environments.
- Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, VPNs) across Cisco, Juniper, or Arista devices.
- Strong Linux/Unix experience, including command-line troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, DHCP, DNS) and monitoring tools (Wireshark, Grafana, Nagios, PRTG, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex multi-layer issues involving both network and system components.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and support teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Scripting experience in Python or Bash for automation and operational efficiency.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud or virtualized environments (AWS, OpenStack, VMware).
- Relevant certifications (CCNA, JNCIA, CKA, or similar) are a plus.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
System Network Engineer (Linux Specialist)
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